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Lockheed Martin

Shipping Dock (Weekend Shift)

Owego, NY · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Navy and Missile Defense Agency, as well as intelligence, civil, commercial and international ... oriented entry level dock worker to join our team. As a Material Distribution Handling Support ...

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How much do entry level missile defense jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level missile defense in the United States is $86,381.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Missile Defense vs Entry Level Radar Technician?

AspectEntry Level Missile DefenseEntry Level Radar Technician
Required CertificationsSecurity Clearance, Basic Military TrainingTechnical Certifications in Radar Systems, Security Clearance
Work EnvironmentMilitary bases, defense contractorsMilitary facilities, defense contractors
Industry UsageDefense, MilitaryDefense, Military, Aerospace

Entry Level Missile Defense roles focus on protecting against missile threats, often requiring security clearances and military training. Entry Level Radar Technicians work on maintaining and repairing radar systems, with similar certifications and work environments. Both roles serve the defense industry but differ in specific technical focus and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Missile Defense job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% As Needed, 85% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,381 per year, or $41.5 per hour.
Threat Engineer - Entry Level

Threat Engineer - Entry Level

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

MTSI is seeking an Entry-Level Threat Engineer to support missile system modeling and analysis activities for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of high-fidelity threat models, EO/IR signature characterizations, and analytical products that inform critical missile defense studies and tests. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists in a highly technical, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Primary focus will be developing/updating missile models for threat systems
  • Source information will come from CAD/line drawings
  • Will use existing modeling tools such as the Optical Signatures Code (OSC), OPTical In-line SIGnature (OPTISIG) Generator as well as several internal toolsets to characterize missile systems from an EO/IR signature perspective
  • Characterizing missile systems and providing products to support multiple studies and activities across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
  • Work with integrated team across multiple modeling disciplines (CAD, kinematic, EO/IR, and plume modeling). Technical areas associated with position includes aspects of aerospace/mechanical engineering, signature physics (blackbody radiation), radiometry, heat transfer/thermal analysis
  • Flight test analysis (retrieving test data such as kinematic/dynamic information, collected data, etc., and comparing to models being developed)
  • Generating briefings to support analysis, product delivery, Quick Reaction Tasks (QRTs)
  • Writing code and developing software tools to assist with IR data generation and analysis

Desired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including MATLAB, Python, C++, or C#.
  • Experience using CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or similar platforms.

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